Code, Rule and Standards Analyst II - CPPW

Job Appointment:
Full-Time

Work Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8 am-5:00 pm.

Work location:

1 120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204

Benefits:
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Union Representation:
City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW)

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Are you passionate about making government work better for people and the environment? Do you have experience writing, or implementing government regulations and standards? Join the team at BES that leads updates to the City’s stormwater and sanitary regulations and codes. Members of the team work with a wide range of stakeholders from across the bureau and city to write updates to codes, rules and regulations.

The kinds of questions you will get to work on include:

• How can we pilot and implement innovative policies and design standards to improve the performance, cost-effectiveness, and maintenance needs of the public storm system?
• How can we balance the need to simplify City development requirements to facilitate construction of housing without compromising the City’s obligation to protect, regulate, and operate and maintain the public sewer system?
• What language revisions in code and administrative rule improve clarity and efficiency for city regulators and the public?

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Code, Rule and Standards Analyst.

The BES Code, Rule and Standards Analyst works on a team of analysts and engineers to update the regulations the Bureau implements. BES regulations include development and engineering standards, methods for applying rates and charges, and environmental regulations. Collectively, these regulations protect public health and the environment, set standards for construction of public sewer and stormwater systems, and support revenue structures.

Specific regulations that are the responsibility of this team include code chapters 17.32 through 17.39, administrative rules ENB-4.01 through 4.36, the Stormwater Management Manual, Sewer and Drainage Facilities Design Manual and the Source Control Manual.

An ideal candidate will have a keen interest in public policy and government regulations. This position will ensure City codes, rules, and technical standards align with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, system needs, and practical implementation. Experience in environmental regulations, water quality standards, the built environment, stormwater management, or technical and engineering design standards is preferred but not required. Responsibilities include collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders (internal teams like engineering, operations, and permitting and development, as well as external stakeholders including customers, the community, elected officials, and other agencies) to review policies, identify areas for improvement, and draft updated code and rule language.

This involves building consensus around recommended changes and understanding the needs and impacts of those changes.

• Understand how the City’s regulatory requirements and technical standards help meet environmental regulatory requirements, our system needs, and protect public health, safety and the environment.
• Collaborate with co-workers across the city to identify technical, policy, and process improvements that will make requirements and technical standards work better for the bureau and the public. For example, changes in a technical standard can improve long term operations and maintenance, or simplifying regulations can improve efficiencies.
• Lead code, rule, and design standard revision projects with…